Trip from Pearl, MS to Itawamba County, MS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 20m

Distance

215.7 mi

347 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 7m ★

6 AM

4h 20m

8 AM

4h 47m

10 AM

4h 30m

12 PM

4h 27m

3 PM

4h 31m

5 PM

4h 45m

8 PM

4h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States

Pearl, MS

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Itawamba County, MS

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

The drive from Pearl, MS to Itawamba County, MS covers 215.7 miles and takes about 4h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MS Hwy 25, MS 25, US Highway 45 Alternate for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.6 miles on MS Hwy 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.58 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

107.9 miles from Pearl, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 20m. Total distance: 215.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 20m highway drive covering 215.7 miles, with most of the trip on MS Hwy 25 and MS 25. The longest continuous stretch is about 79.6 miles on MS Hwy 25.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

MS Hwy 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 79.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS Hwy 25 and MS 25. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 119.2 miles in near MS 25.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 215.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 119.2 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 125.4 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

119.2 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in | MS 25

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

125.4 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in | MS 25

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25 toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West...

137.7 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in

Take the exit toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West...

138 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in | US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate

Merge onto US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

210.7 mi into trip | ~4h 10m in

Take the exit toward Fulton, Amory

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Fulton, Amory

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Pearl, MS and Itawamba County, MS, road signs point toward Point and Tupelo.

Point

125.4 mi in | ~2h 27m | via MS 25

Tupelo

137.7 mi in | ~2h 41m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
MS Hwy 25	79.6 mi	1h 30m
MS 25	43.5 mi	50m
US Highway 45 Alternate	34.6 mi	42m
Martin Luther King Drive	18.1 mi	20m
I 22	14.3 mi	15m
Lakeland Drive	9.8 mi	11m
South Eason Boulevard	4.9 mi	7m
MS 477	3.7 mi	6m

Longest stretch: MS Hwy 25 — 79.6 mi, about 1h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pearl, MS and Itawamba County, MS.

Start on Old Country Club Road

79 ft · 3 sec · Old Country Club Road

Turn right onto Pine Park Drive

76 ft · 8 sec · Pine Park Drive

Turn left onto Old Brandon Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Old Brandon Road

Turn right onto MS 468

0.4 mi · 37 sec · North Pearson Road

Continue on MS 477

3.7 mi · 6 min · MS 477

Continue on Treetop Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Treetop Boulevard

Turn right onto MS 25

9.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Drive

Continue on MS 25

80 mi · 1 hr 30 min · MS Hwy 25

Take the exit onto MS 25

25 mi · 29 min · MS 25

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25

2.4 mi · 2 min · MS 25

Use the left lane.

Continue on MS 25

3.8 mi · 4 min · MS 25

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25

12 mi · 13 min · MS 25

Toward US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo

Merge onto US 45 ALT; MS 25

35 mi · 42 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 45 ALT

18 mi · 20 min · Martin Luther King Drive

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward Eason Boulevard

Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard

4.9 mi · 7 min · South Eason Boulevard

Continue on CR 931

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Auburn Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Merge onto I 22; US 78

14 mi · 15 min · I 22; US 78

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward Fulton, Amory

Turn slight left onto South Adams Street

2.2 mi · 3 min · South Adams Street

Turn right onto MS 178

2.4 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

Turn left onto Walton Road Southwest

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Walton Road Southwest

Arrive at destination

Walton Road Southwest

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 107.9 miles from Pearl, MS, or about 2h 7m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 47 miles or 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 107.9 miles or 2h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Itawamba County, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Pearl, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Pearl, MS

This is one driving day of about 215.7 miles and 4h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Pearl, MS.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on MS Hwy 25 for about 79.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 107.9 mi from Pearl, MS · 2h 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Philadelphia, MS

108 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Wiggins, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Philadelphia, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107.9 miles from Pearl, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before MS Hwy 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.6 miles.

Arriving in Itawamba County, MS

The final approach into Itawamba County, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Itawamba County, MS.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Tupelo National Battlefield

National Battlefield

In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the fede...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 193.4

View on nps.gov

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...

7 mi from route ~16 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles...

7 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 193.4

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.58 one way

$65.15 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$35.76	$71.52
premium	$4.56	$38.72	$77.43
diesel	$5.61	$47.62	$95.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 75.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

1 DC fast chargers · Coverage: sparse

ChargePoint Charging Station

Starkville, Mississippi

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	64.7	0	$22.65	$10.35
Efficient EV	53.9	0	$18.87	$8.63
EV Truck/SUV	86.3	1	$30.20	$13.80

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Pearl, MS

Afternoon in Pearl on Thursday

Local time

12:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Itawamba County, MS

Afternoon in Itawamba County on Thursday

Local time

12:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

79°F

Philadelphia, MS

108 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

24 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 20m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Pearl, MS to Itawamba County, MS covers 215.7 miles and takes about 4h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are MS Hwy 25, MS 25, US Highway 45 Alternate. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 107.9 miles from Pearl, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Pearl, MS and Itawamba County, MS, road signs point toward Point and Tupelo.

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Trip from Pearl, MS to Itawamba County, MS

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Itawamba County, MS

National Parks Near This Route

Tupelo National Battlefield

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Pearl, MS

Itawamba County, MS

Same local time

24 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 20m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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